For me it is the swipe answer. My hubby was in fits yesterday as clearly I just cannot do it.

He said it is no good staring at the screen and muttering now I wonder who that was.

I am too mean to ring back.

AlanHoModerator

Posts : 7358Join date : 2016-10-16Age : 80Location : Solihull

Subject: Re: Smart Phones Wed Mar 15, 2017 9:06 am

I had a Microsoft Lumia at first which seemed to have a mind of its own and I found difficult to use.

I chose it because it was large and used installed maps - so it could be used as a sat nav, speed camera warnings etc without an internet connection

However - it proved too big and too fiddly with a very sensitive touch screen and I swapped it for a Samsung Galaxy A3 which is a very nice phone and easy to use. I chose this Android model because it can sync easily with the car using Android auto.

My wife has resisted ever having a smart phone until I had the Samsung and she gave it a try. The clincher was me downloading an app that allows me to watch UK TV via wifi when we are abroad. So she now has the same phone and has mastered the touch screen etc very well.

She can facebook and snapchat to keep an eye on the grand kids and would now not be without it

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IreneSenior Member

Posts : 535Join date : 2016-12-20Age : 71Location : Stafford, UK

Subject: Re: Smart Phones Wed Mar 15, 2017 9:09 am

As a family, we find a couple of 'apps' useful. We have a 'group' in both Find Friends and WhatsApp.

Since we all have no problem with being 'tracked', the Find Friends is handy. When I have Hospital or GP appointments, I often get a message through WhatsApp asking if all is ok.

Really I didn't know that, but I have never paid for any computer service ever !My philosophy has always been .... If the app is not free then I don't want itBut thanks for the info

MartV.I.P Member

Posts : 690Join date : 2017-03-13Age : 72Location : South of England

Subject: Re: Smart Phones Wed Mar 15, 2017 12:06 pm

I have two smartphones. I didn't plan it that way but Mrs Mart said I should try a smartphone and I got an inexpensive Lumia running on Windows 8 (now upgraded to Windows 10). Then she got a new phone and I thought I'd see what her old Samsung S4 mini (Android) was like.

Both have more or less the same useful Apps installed. These being 'Map My Walk' (maps cycle rides as well) and 'Next Bus UK'. They both have collections of photos and music on them and the Kindle App.

I tend to favour the Lumia because it has a larger screen. However, I have a Motorola non-smart flip phone too and find this much better when it comes to phone calls. Very robust for being bounced around in the saddle bag, it doesn't need a case because the lid flips down and it can be answered more quickly.

When I go out on the bike, I carry the Motorola. If going somewhere like the pub, I take the Lumia so I can use 'Next Bus UK' to tell my friend when his bus is due, plus it stores photos that others might be interested in seeing.

AlanHoModerator

Posts : 7358Join date : 2016-10-16Age : 80Location : Solihull

Subject: Re: Smart Phones Wed Mar 15, 2017 5:10 pm

malcolm wrote:

AlanHo wrote:

The clincher was me downloading an app that allows me to watch UK TV via wifi when we are abroad.

Try though I may, I have never discovered an app that would allow UK programmes to be screened whilst abroad.

I have used FilmOn Live TV with some success - but it does need a robust WiFi connection which in some hotels varies in strength during the day. I s'pose it's the contention ratio kicking in with too many guests on line at the same time.

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